Let’s face it, friends. Summer date nights bring a world of hurdles with them. How is it possible to look hot when your makeup is melting off your face like an ice cream treat in a sauna? I live in Texas, and in Texas, we have frizzy hair (due to the humidity), chafing thighs (due to sweat), and high blood pressure (that might be due to my in-laws). *Realtime proof: I just slid off of a barstool at a wine bar and there’s an embarrassing puddle of sweat to show for it. We are not hankering—to use some southern slang—for a “hot” date with our partners. 

I never went to summer camp. It feels good to get that off my chest. Some of my friends were repeat summer campers. They would come back from two weeks of camp with braided friendship bracelets, swimsuit tan lines, and cafeteria chants. They were annoyingly upbeat. Personally, I learned about summer camp the old fashioned way: By watching The Parent Trap. 

oldbazaaristanbul has opened their first West Coast brick-and-mortar shop at The CAMP in Costa Mesa this summer. The grand opening of oldbazaaristanbul’s new location is an invitation to all women—not just parents—to shop consciously for themselves and their homes. Celebrity clientele and influencers who frequent the e-commerce site are expected to be in attendance. The address of the new shop is 2981 Bristol Street, Suite B3, Costa Mesa, California 92626.

Create Your Own Backyard Oasis What does the term “oasis” mean to you? For me, it evokes cool water, lush greenery, and respite from the heat. When I hear “oasis,” I’m thirsty for its possibilities. Similarly, a backyard oasis draws me in with promises of peace, wellness, and rest—all available at the turn of a doorknob. If you’re ready to tap into the refreshing vibes of a natural spring without a plane ride or a roadtrip, then these backyard oasis ideas are for you. 

Mother’s Day is almost here and it’s time to air our grievances regarding: 1 -Motherhood and 2 - Mother’s Day. Truthfully, I have a plethora of silly grievances about motherhood and few gut-wrenching complaints. But when it comes to Mother’s Day, I have real frustrations. 

There’s one feeling that I wish could be bottled up for safe keeping: arriving home from a trip and finding a CLEAN house. 

Around our East Texas home, that ambiance is experienced once in a blue moon. And by blue moon, I mean only when my daughters’ school schedules align and I have a day off from work before the trip. 

That’s when my home organization game is ace—when no one is following me around with the wrong end of an Annie’s organic cheddar bunnies bag and a Capri Sun’s crashing waves. 

When you’re newly expecting, there’s a shopping phenomenon that occurs. Baby clothes—seemingly inanimate objects—start leaping into your cart at Target. Affecting most moms-to-be at a moderate level, grandmothers report the anomaly occurring frequently and in large quantities. The only way to stop the barrage of baby socks, baby dresses, and baby onesies is to get organized with a baby registry list. There’s no wrong way to build a baby registry. Some parents take a minimal approach, and others are more maximal. Today, we’re sharing our take on baby registry essentials. 

We’re overjoyed that Easter is fast-approaching, but we also know that the busy routines of life can get in the way of preparing for our ideal Easter weekend. The goal is to make it intentional, fun, and festive for the whole family—and for that reason, we’re starting now!